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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
1
W. W. Ralston station agent reports the northern passing track is being extended 4000 feet toward the depot and will end near the station. The tower will be moved closer to the station. Grading should finish this week but final work will require thirty days or more.
Miss Goldie Kannamacher was injured Friday morning when the Ford touring car she was driving overturned twice on an ice slick stretch near Cork farm east of Marshall. Rescuers freed her after about an hour, she was pinned beneath the wreckage and later taken to Jim Cork’s home then to a Marshall hospital. Doctors found no broken bones but severe bruising to the hips and arms.
Squire J L May presided over a double wedding Saturday morning in Panviltes. Harry A Wright wed Mae S Kelley and Alvin V Fowler tied with Clara R Brooks. William Foster of near Westfield attended, hosting a dinner at his home after the ceremony.
Clark County Post No. 90 invites members to a four-district American Legion gathering in Marion on Sunday. Noted speakers include Colonel William Mitchell and Commander Wol McGaney of the Chicago Tribune line.
About 1000 people attended the Farmers Day sponsored by Marshall Auto Sales on Wednesday. The event filled the second floor by moving cars to the street, featuring Ford Motor Company and Oliver Plow Company talks, moving pictures, and an auction for farm machinery. Prizes included a purebred pig and Ford bumpers, with many oil and lubricant donations. A free noon lunch of coffee and 1500 sandwiches was provided by the American Cafe.
Sam Thompson former president of the National Farm Bureau will address the State Farmers Institute in Quincy on February 23 to 25. J C Watson will speak on public relations of farm organizations and tax issues. George R. Wicker will discuss financial services for agriculture and cooperative marketing by A D Lerch detailing marketing of livestock grain dairy and produce.
Joe Connelly reports the Citizens Military Training Camps list Fort Sheridan Jefferson Barracks Camp Custer as locations for the 17 to 24 year old basic Red White and Blue programs July through September. Enrollment begins March 1 with priority given to early applicants. Transportation uniforms food and medical care are provided by the government.
Mrs Mary Guinnip left Wednesday for Indianapolis Indiana being called there by the death of her son in law Robert Patton who died Tuesday afternoon from heart trouble His wife is Grace Guinnip the daughter and is well known in Marshall
The city council met Wednesday night in a special session to consider buying a new boiler for the light plant. The meeting adjourned, with no decisive action taken and the regular meeting proceeding as planned.
An item about a salesman advising to give full details to tell the whole story when offering an article. The fragment suggests speech on sales tone and transparency though specifics are incomplete.
Marshall Chamber of Commerce Band presents its annual benefit play Officer 666 at the Pythian Theatre on March 11 and 12 directed by Prof Harold Bright. The comedy melodrama features a detective hero with scenes of humor and fine scenery. Cast includes J R Horn, William Malloy, Drew Casteel, Jota Brandenastein, D Sowers, Kathryn Bassett, Augusta O Nell and Fam Brewster.
Florida prison officials disclosed that two pistols and about 200 rounds of ammunition were found packed in a false bottom of a box sent to inmate Frank Frazee at Raiford prison. The shipment bore the mark G R Hood Marshall Illinois. Frazee, serving eight years for house breaking in Miami, claimed no knowledge of the box’s purpose.
Miss Cherry Blossom an operetta was presented by the Girls Glee Club of Marshall High School on Thursday and Friday evenings. Directed by Miss Alice Wheeler, the production featured Mary Johnson as Cherry Blossom and Kathryn Mayer as Kokemo with a Japanese setting and authentic costumes.
Arthur Bartlett aged 42 died in Cleveland Ohio from a fractured skull after falling from a painter's scaffold on the MOCA building the day before. His body returned to West Union for funeral services held Wednesday afternoon with burial at Lindley Cemetery. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Giles Bartlett and several siblings in Oklahoma California and West Union.
Marion Collier announces a run for Shen office in the Republican primary slated for April 13. He comes from York and currently serves as supervisor aboard a ship, with pay sent to Washington. The Treasury reports ten thousand dollar bills in circulation and readers are urged to submit payments to Monte Apolloa in Tusur.
Springfield Feb 11 John D Fergus mandamus suit to compel Illinois legislature to reapportion the state goes over until the next term due to inability to serve Senators Albert C Clarke ill in California and James MacMurray traveling abroad. The case was continued on call this morning.
County notice from the State Highway Department at Springfield states Roy Wells of Melrose township was appointed temporary county superintendent of highways on February 10. An examination for the office is held today at Springfield with Roy Wells, Fred Strohm, Perry Emrich, Tom Morrow, and John Mitchell taking part.
A list of marriage licenses shows Carl Cecil 25 Terre Haute to Rhea Houston 18. Alfred Houston 21 to Maxine Lowe 18. Cary Harter 59 Robinson to Julis Bernalds 68. William S Paste 30 Martinsville to Gladys R Cavolt 20. Alvin to Fowler 30. Danville to Clara Ro Brooks 41. Pani to Harry Wreht 45. Danville to Mae SS KRevies 7.
Arthur Baker of Charleston is fatally shot after a six man holdup at the Madison Pool Room and Cigar Store. Manning Marietta drove a wounded man to Decatur for medical aid. Baker died at Decatur hospital after the gun battle involving Madison police.
Squire Tom Craig officiated at three weddings on Saturday. Alfred Houston and Maxine Lowé, both of Terre Haute, joined by William Fasig and Gladys R Cavolt of Martinsville, and Carl Cecil with Rhea B Houston, both of Terre Haute, were married.
R. C Jacobs of Michigan Avenue broke his right arm at the wrist on Tuesday morning when he attempted to crank his Ford. Dr. Pearce was called and set the arm.
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